NMELC is Accepting Applications for Legal Interns 

Applications for Summer 2026 are now closed. NMELC will accept applications for Fall 2026 on a rolling basis.
Interested Applicants please submit a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples to nmelc@nmelc.org. 
 
Please note that legal internships are unpaid. 

Law Clerk – Hourly Contract

 Law Clerks work directly with NMELC’s Legal team to provide support on legal, policy, and other case-related matters. Work and research will primarily focus on environmental justice matters related to uranium mining reclamation, data center development, air quality issues, water rights transfers, public and environmental health impacts, among others. NMELC follows a hybrid work plan (in office and remote). Applicants must live in or be in the process of relocating to New Mexico. This is an hourly contract position. Start date is June 2026. 

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, two writing samples, and three references electronically to Dr. Virginia Necochea, Executive Director at vnecochea@nmelc.org. All required documents must be submitted electronically. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Interviews may be conducted via online video conference. Click HERE to view the full job description.

Application deadline is May 22, 2026.